Does paper have a short vowel?

Let's break down the word "paper" to see if it has a short vowel:

* The vowel sound in "paper" is a long "a" sound, like in the word "fate." Long vowels are usually spelled with a single vowel letter followed by a consonant or another vowel.

* Short vowels are usually spelled with a single vowel letter and are followed by a consonant.

Therefore, "paper" does not have a short vowel.